A standout among Avatar's most beloved episodes gets a dedicated MTG Secret Lair.
Typically, clip shows are loathed from viewers as a pointless time filler, or perhaps tolerated as essential in television in the age of episodic releases. However, this wasn't the situation, but Avatar: The Last Airbender showed it via "The Ember Island Players," a popular segment during its concluding run now being granted a dedicated Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair release.
Highlights of the collector's edition
The complete Secret Lair superdrop for the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender collection was revealed on November 4. It features five distinct sets, and even though one titled "My Cabbages!" is certainly humorous tribute to the series' beloved recurring figure, the other collections feel a bit lacking creativity, aside from one remarkable entry: "The Ember Island Players."
Based on installment 17 in the final season of Avatar: The Last Airbender, this special set includes the following cards:
- 1x Phantasmal Image portrayed as "Absolutely Accurate Actor"
- 1x Braid of Fire
- 1x Cursed Mirror
- 1x Mask of Memory
- 1x Thespian's Stage
Why this installment is special
Viewers of the show warmly cherish this particular episode, which served as a review of Aang and his friends' journey prior to the final episode. In contrast to other recap episodes, or compilation episodes, "The Ember Island Players" was not driven by budget restrictions or creative challenges. The creators specifically aimed to provide audiences a moment to revisit the overall plot, but they decided to execute it with flair.
In the episode, the heroes observe a stage show depicting their journeys in a theater located on Ember Island, titled The Boy in the Iceberg. The play itself is inaccurate, over-the-top, and overall hilarious. It succeeds as it plays with the heroes' understanding of themselves, juxtaposing them compared to how society (and particularly the antagonist nation) perceives them. It has the right amount of self-awareness, and it becomes perhaps the best adaptation of Avatar released so far.
Appeal and pricing
Regarding worth, this offers a fantastic Secret Lair due to one key factor: Braid of Fire. This specific card sells between $20 and $40 on online marketplaces currently, and for $29.99 you can obtain the complete collection, or $39.99 for the shiny edition.
Magic: The Gathering's Avatar: The Last Airbender set can be accessed for advance previews starting November 14 and launches globally on November 21.